Tortilla chips, hot sauce, and Mexico Chiquito, these are few of my favorite things! Growing up in North Little Rock, Arkansas I loved livin' on chips and hot sauce from my most favorite restaurant, Mexico Chiquito. This quaint little restaurant came to Arkansas on the rough side of town, Rose City, Prothro Junction in 1942. Rough meaning not very many businesses or restaurants were available in this area at that time. However, this cute little Mexican cafe grew into a highly recognized restaurant located in all areas of Arkansas with it's fabulous TexMex entrees, great cheese dip, and the everlasting delicious and famous Mexico Chiquito Hot Sauce. Somehow today it has diminished into one small drive thru Mexico Chiquito to Go (which is always congested, try their catering services) in Little Rock, Arkansas. Frowny face...
However, if you are in a nostalgic mood and aching for some good ole salsa and chips, I highly recommend this almost but not the original recipe that you can enjoy as long as they're canning those big ole beautiful whole tomatoes in their own juice.
Copycat Mexico Chiquito Hot Sauce
1 28 ounce can tomatoes, whole, peeled, in juice
3 cloves garlic bulbs, peeled (your preference)
1 whole Jalapeño pepper (your preference)
1 teaspoon salt (your preference)
Pulse all ingredients together and keep until served in the fridge. Fry your own tortilla chips in oil for a delicious and unique (also to impress your guests) experience!
